Jesus and Torah: Oaths. “You have heard that it was said to those in ancient times, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform your oaths to the Lord.’ But I say to you, Do not swear at all, neither by heaven, for it is God’s throne, nor by the earth, for it is His footstool, …
Jesus and Torah: Divorce. It has been said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce. But I say to you that whoever divorces his wife for any reason except sexual immorality causes her to commit adultery; and whoever marries a woman who is divorced commits adultery.” (Matt. 5:31-32). With this short teaching …
Jesus and Torah: Lust. “You have heard it said to those of old, “You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it …
Jesus and Torah: Anger. “You have heard that it was said to those in ancient times, ‘You shall not murder’; and ‘whoever murders shall be liable to judgment.’ But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable to judgment; and if you insult a brother or …
Jesus and Torah: Fulfilling the Law. “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the Law till all …
10. Made in God’s Image: Keeping a Good Eye. “Then God said, ‘Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness… So God made man; in the image of God He made him; male and female He made them.” (Gen. 1:26-27). “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Do not judge, and you will …
9. On Christ as the Image of God. “Then God said, ‘Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness… So God made man; in the image of God He made him; male and female He made them.” (Gen. 1:26-27). ‘Philip said, ‘Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.’ Jesus …
8. Made in the Image of God in the Flesh A Meditation on the Christ of Sinai Icon, by Steve Larson. As I gaze through your face, I recall a line from the Te Deum prayer: You did not shun the virgin’s womb. First a fertilized egg, then a floating fetus God in survival mode with a …
7. Made in God’s Image: Song for the Sacred Trinity. (A song by Steve Larson to honor the Holy Trinity, in whose image we were created). Father, Spirit, Holy Son, You are worthy, Three-in-One. Jesus, Abba, Spirit Free, You are Holy, Trinity. Abba Father, in heav’n above, Hallowed be your name of Love. Lord of …
6. Made in God’s Image: Restoring the Image? “Then God said, ‘Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness… So God made man; in the image of God He made him; male and female He made them.” (Gen. 1:26-27). “Christ is the image in which man was made, and toward which man is …
5. Made in God’s Image: Honor and Respect? “Then God said, ‘Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness… So God made man; in the image of God He made him; male and female He made them.” (Gen. 1:26-27). “There are no ordinary people. You have never talked to a mere mortal. It is immortals whom …
4. Made in God’s Image: An Identity Crisis? “Then God said, ‘Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness… So God made man; in the image of God He made him; male and female He made them.” (Gen. 1:26-27). “Identity is found when we place ourselves into God’s story of what He is doing in …